adding oil Acura MDX 2007 Owner's Manual

Wait a few minutes after turning the
engine off before you check the oil.
Remove the dipstick (orange loop).
Wipe the dipstick with a clean
cloth or paper towel.
Hold the dipstick with a clean
cloth or paper towel, and then
insert it all the way back in its hole. Remove
the dipstick again, and
ch eck the level. It should be
between the upper and lower
marks.
If it is near or below the lower mark,
see on page .Look
at the coolant level in the
radiator reserve tank. Make sure it is
between the MAX and MIN lines. If
it is below the MIN line, see
on page for
info rmation on adding the proper
coolan t.
Refer to
on page f or inf ormation
about checking other items on your
vehicle.
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Oil Check
A dding Engine OilEngine Coolant Check
A dding
Engine Coolant
Owner’s Maintenance
Checks
Service Station Procedures
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DIPSTICK
UPPER MARK
LOWER MARK RESERVE TANK
MIN MAX
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This section explains why it is
important to keep your vehicle well
maintained and how to follow basic
maintenance safety precautions.
If you have the skills and tools to
perform more complex maintenance
tasks on your vehicle, you may want
to purchase the service manual. See
page f or inf ormation on how to
obtain a copy, or see your dealer. This section also includes
instructions on how to read the
maintenance messages in the multi-
inf ormation display, a maintenance
record, and instructions f or simple
maintenance tasks you may want to
take care of yourself . ......................
Maintenance Saf ety .374
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Maintenance Minder .375
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Maintenance Record .383
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Fluid Locations .385
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Engine Compartment Cover .386
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Adding Engine Oil .387
Changing the Engine Oil and
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Filter .388
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Engine Coolant .390
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Windshield Washers .392
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Automatic Transmission Fluid .393
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Brake Fluid .395
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Power Steering Fluid .396
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Timing Belt .396
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Lights .397
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Dust and Pollen Filter .403
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Cleaning the Seat Belts .403
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Floor Mats .404
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Wiper Blades .405
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Wheels .408
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Tires .409
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Checking the Battery .415
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Vehicle Storage .416
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Maintenance
Maint enance
373
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